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Long-term glucocorticoid concentrations as a risk factor for childhood obesity and adverse body-fat distribution.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Oct 2016
Noppe G, van den Akker E L T, de Rijke Y B, Koper J W, Jaddoe V W, van Rossum E F C
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BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is an important risk factor for premature development of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) at adulthood. There is need for understanding of the mechanisms underlying the MetS and obesity. Patients with Cushing's disease suffer from similar metabolic complications, leading to the hypothesis that inter-individual cortisol variation may contribute to the onset of obesity. In addition,...
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